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Virtual Learning Resources

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Created by Tufts scientists and Boston Public School teachers, Great Diseases engages students with the science behind their real-world experiences. The program aims to increase students' analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as improve their health literacy. Curriculum materials for each module include a teacher primer and lesson plans, classroom materials for each lesson, and unit assessments. Teachers must request access to download materials.
Interactive lessons for educators to engage students in discussions of ethics and personal genetics. Subjects including biology, health, social studies, physical education, and psychology. All lesson plans contain background reading for teachers and students; classroom activities; discussion points; in some cases, a slide presentation or video clip; and an evaluation. Lessons can stand alone or be taught as a unit. Developed by the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School.
iBiology connects you with leading scientists in biology through free, open-access videos, so that you can find out how they think about scientific questions and conduct their research. Educators can include these videos in their curriculum to convey the excitement of modern biology and the process by which scientific discoveries are made.

College

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This mindfulness exercise video can help to calm overwhelming emotions and the racing heartbeat associated with them. The activity doesn't require any materials and takes just a few minutes for students to complete.
How much sleep should you get? What happens when you're sleeping? What happens if you don't get enough sleep? In this interactive reading experience about sleep, circadian rhythms, and health, students help a young girl answer these questions so she can convince her mom to let her stay up late for CityHacks, a cool coding club that she wants to join.
In this interactive reading experience about concussions, sports, and brain health, students travel along as a BMX-rider uncovers the truth about concussions to help his twin sister get back on the basketball court.  “Rebound: Beating Concussions” teaches the most up-to-date, cutting-edge science in concussion research and treatment, including an interactive simulation of the ImPACT® test—a powerful diagnostic tool used by sports health professionals.

Elementary School

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The latest edition of Pathways magazine, brought to you by NIGMS and Scholastic, is all about microscopes and other cool imaging tools. Students will learn about the scientific advancements in microscopic imaging and how these technologies have helped researchers uncover the mysteries of our cells, molecules, and bodily processes. This issue of Pathways includes a student magazine, teaching guide, vocabulary list, imaging resource sheet, Kahoot! quiz, and more.
This mindfulness exercise video can help to calm overwhelming emotions and the racing heartbeat associated with them. The activity doesn't require any materials and takes just a few minutes for students to complete.

Middle School

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The latest edition of Pathways magazine, brought to you by NIGMS and Scholastic, is all about microscopes and other cool imaging tools. Students will learn about the scientific advancements in microscopic imaging and how these technologies have helped researchers uncover the mysteries of our cells, molecules, and bodily processes. This issue of Pathways includes a student magazine, teaching guide, vocabulary list, imaging resource sheet, Kahoot! quiz, and more.
This interactive helps put the size of many biological structures in context. Students can zoom in from the scale of a coffee bean all the way down to a carbon atom. Along the way, they also see bacteria, a range of human cells, a chromosome, a flu virus, and more. This activity was developed by Learn.Genetics from the Genetic Science Learning Center at the University of Utah.

High School

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iBiology connects you with leading scientists in biology through free, open-access videos, so that you can find out how they think about scientific questions and conduct their research. Educators can include these videos in their curriculum to convey the excitement of modern biology and the process by which scientific discoveries are made.
Eterna empowers citizen scientists to invent medicine through molecular design. You play by solving puzzles using RNAs, tiny molecules at the heart of every cell.
Foldit is a revolutionary crowdsourcing computer game enabling you to contribute to important scientific research.

Other Educational Resources

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Colorful text on a navy blue background reads, 'STEM Teaching Resources. Innovative NIH-Funded content to engage K-12 students in health science.' The web address is included underneath: science.education.nih.gov. Medical Science, Science Education, Health Science, Mental Health, Teaching Stem, Nih, National Institutes Of Health, Human Services, Student Engagement
NIGMS has launched a new K-12 STEM teaching resources website—a collection of free, easy-to-access materials educators can use to engage students in science education! On this website you’ll find STEM education resources created by institutes and centers from across NIH, as well as from NIH-funded projects. K-12 students can learn about different research careers, the brain and mental health, scientific tools and methods, molecules and cells, and much more!
Cover of Pathways student magazine showing geometric shapes, pom-pom-like structures, and text that reads “Dive into the microscopic world. What do you think this image shows? Hint: It’s NOT an underwater scene! (Answer inside).” Teaching Guides, Teaching Tools, Learning Resources, Teacher Resources, Image Resources, Vocabulary List, Kahoot, Ocean Scenes
The latest edition of Pathways magazine, brought to you by NIGMS and Scholastic, is all about microscopes and other cool imaging tools. Students will learn about the scientific advancements in microscopic imaging and how these technologies have helped researchers uncover the mysteries of our cells, molecules, and bodily processes. This issue of Pathways includes a student magazine, teaching guide, vocabulary list, imaging resource sheet, Kahoot! quiz, and more.
Cover of Pathways student magazine showing geometric shapes, pom-pom-like structures, and text that reads “Dive into the microscopic world. What do you think this image shows? Hint: It’s NOT an underwater scene! (Answer inside).”
The latest edition of Pathways magazine, brought to you by NIGMS and Scholastic, is all about microscopes and other cool imaging tools. Students will learn about the scientific advancements in microscopic imaging and how these technologies have helped researchers uncover the mysteries of our cells, molecules, and bodily processes. This issue of Pathways includes a student magazine, teaching guide, vocabulary list, imaging resource sheet, Kahoot! quiz, and more.
This mindfulness exercise video can help to calm overwhelming emotions and the racing heartbeat associated with them. The activity doesn't require any materials and takes just a few minutes for students to complete. Mindfulness Exercises, Emotions, Feelings, In A Heartbeat, Workout Videos, Virtual, Meditation, Prayers
This mindfulness exercise video can help to calm overwhelming emotions and the racing heartbeat associated with them. The activity doesn't require any materials and takes just a few minutes for students to complete.
This mindfulness exercise video can help to calm overwhelming emotions and the racing heartbeat associated with them. The activity doesn't require any materials and takes just a few minutes for students to complete.
This mindfulness exercise video can help to calm overwhelming emotions and the racing heartbeat associated with them. The activity doesn't require any materials and takes just a few minutes for students to complete.
This interactive helps put the size of many biological structures in context. Students can zoom in from the scale of a coffee bean all the way down to a carbon atom. Along the way, they also see bacteria, a range of human cells, a chromosome, a flu virus, and more. This activity was developed by Learn.Genetics from the Genetic Science Learning Center at the University of Utah. Science Learning Centers, University Of Utah, Chromosome, All The Way Down, Flu, Atom, Genetics
This interactive helps put the size of many biological structures in context. Students can zoom in from the scale of a coffee bean all the way down to a carbon atom. Along the way, they also see bacteria, a range of human cells, a chromosome, a flu virus, and more. This activity was developed by Learn.Genetics from the Genetic Science Learning Center at the University of Utah.
The superbug issue of Pathways magazine is all about drug resistance in viruses and bacteria. Students will learn the basics of infectious diseases and investigate why some can’t be treated with drugs. This issue of Pathways includes a student magazine, teaching guide, vocabulary list, video, and interactive quiz. Science Topics, Teaching Science, Stem Careers, Homeschool Books
The superbug issue of Pathways magazine is all about drug resistance in viruses and bacteria. Students will learn the basics of infectious diseases and investigate why some can’t be treated with drugs. This issue of Pathways includes a student magazine, teaching guide, vocabulary list, video, and interactive quiz.
The superbug issue of Pathways magazine is all about drug resistance in viruses and bacteria. Students will learn the basics of infectious diseases and investigate why some can’t be treated with drugs. This issue of Pathways includes a student magazine, teaching guide, vocabulary list, video, and interactive quiz.
The superbug issue of Pathways magazine is all about drug resistance in viruses and bacteria. Students will learn the basics of infectious diseases and investigate why some can’t be treated with drugs. This issue of Pathways includes a student magazine, teaching guide, vocabulary list, video, and interactive quiz.
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Tool for creating customized, colorful visuals of names using the 3D protein alphabet Diagnosis, Alphabet, Prevention, Protein, Understanding, Names
Tool for creating customized, colorful visuals of names using the 3D protein alphabet
Tool for creating customized, colorful visuals of names using the 3D protein alphabet
Tool for creating customized, colorful visuals of names using the 3D protein alphabet
Created by Tufts scientists and Boston Public School teachers, Great Diseases engages students with the science behind their real-world experiences. The program aims to increase students' analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as improve their health literacy. Curriculum materials for each module include a teacher primer and lesson plans, classroom materials for each lesson, and unit assessments. Teachers must request access to download materials. High School Curriculum, High School Biology, High School Science, Public School, Science Classroom, Health Literacy, Increase, Improve
Created by Tufts scientists and Boston Public School teachers, Great Diseases engages students with the science behind their real-world experiences. The program aims to increase students' analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as improve their health literacy. Curriculum materials for each module include a teacher primer and lesson plans, classroom materials for each lesson, and unit assessments. Teachers must request access to download materials.
Interactive lessons for educators to engage students in discussions of ethics and personal genetics. Subjects including biology, health, social studies, physical education, and psychology. All lesson plans contain background reading for teachers and students; classroom activities; discussion points; in some cases, a slide presentation or video clip; and an evaluation. Lessons can stand alone or be taught as a unit. Developed by the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School. Interactive Lessons, Harvard Medical School, Personal Identity, Classroom Activities, Physical Education, Social Studies
Interactive lessons for educators to engage students in discussions of ethics and personal genetics. Subjects including biology, health, social studies, physical education, and psychology. All lesson plans contain background reading for teachers and students; classroom activities; discussion points; in some cases, a slide presentation or video clip; and an evaluation. Lessons can stand alone or be taught as a unit. Developed by the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School.
iBiology connects you with leading scientists in biology through free, open-access videos, so that you can find out how they think about scientific questions and conduct their research. Educators can include these videos in their curriculum to convey the excitement of modern biology and the process by which scientific discoveries are made. Scientific Discovery, Scientists, World's Best, Biology, Curriculum, Access
iBiology connects you with leading scientists in biology through free, open-access videos, so that you can find out how they think about scientific questions and conduct their research. Educators can include these videos in their curriculum to convey the excitement of modern biology and the process by which scientific discoveries are made.
iBiology connects you with leading scientists in biology through free, open-access videos, so that you can find out how they think about scientific questions and conduct their research. Educators can include these videos in their curriculum to convey the excitement of modern biology and the process by which scientific discoveries are made.
iBiology connects you with leading scientists in biology through free, open-access videos, so that you can find out how they think about scientific questions and conduct their research. Educators can include these videos in their curriculum to convey the excitement of modern biology and the process by which scientific discoveries are made.
The pgEd program offers interactive lessons for educators to engage students in discussions of ethics and personal genetics. Subjects including biology, health, social studies, physical education, and psychology. All lesson plans contain background reading for teachers and students; classroom activities; discussion points; in some cases, a slide presentation or video clip; and an evaluation. Lessons can stand alone or be taught as a unit.
The pgEd program offers interactive lessons for educators to engage students in discussions of ethics and personal genetics. Subjects including biology, health, social studies, physical education, and psychology. All lesson plans contain background reading for teachers and students; classroom activities; discussion points; in some cases, a slide presentation or video clip; and an evaluation. Lessons can stand alone or be taught as a unit.
The Great Diseases engages students with the science behind their real-world experiences. The program aims to increase students' analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as improve their health literacy. Curriculum materials for each module include a teacher primer and lesson plans, classroom materials for each lesson, and unit assessments. Teachers must request access to download materials.
The Great Diseases engages students with the science behind their real-world experiences. The program aims to increase students' analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as improve their health literacy. Curriculum materials for each module include a teacher primer and lesson plans, classroom materials for each lesson, and unit assessments. Teachers must request access to download materials.
Let’s Get Healthy! provides teachers and students with online access to community-specific research data generated from the Let’s Get Healthy! education and research exhibit. The teaching resources explore different aspects of healthy choices, chronic diseases, advocacy, epigenetics, research ethics, development, and more. Stem Resources, Lessons Activities, Advocacy, Ethics, Get Healthy, Exhibit, Healthy Choices, Chronic
Let’s Get Healthy! provides teachers and students with online access to community-specific research data generated from the Let’s Get Healthy! education and research exhibit. The teaching resources explore different aspects of healthy choices, chronic diseases, advocacy, epigenetics, research ethics, development, and more.
How much sleep should you get? What happens when you're sleeping? What happens if you don't get enough sleep? In this interactive reading experience about sleep, circadian rhythms, and health, students help a young girl answer these questions so she can convince her mom to let her stay up late for CityHacks, a cool coding club that she wants to join. Interactive Reading, Sleeping Too Much, Staying Up Late, Circadian Rhythm, Coding, Education, Shit Happens
How much sleep should you get? What happens when you're sleeping? What happens if you don't get enough sleep? In this interactive reading experience about sleep, circadian rhythms, and health, students help a young girl answer these questions so she can convince her mom to let her stay up late for CityHacks, a cool coding club that she wants to join.
In this interactive reading experience about concussions, sports, and brain health, students travel along as a BMX-rider uncovers the truth about concussions to help his twin sister get back on the basketball court.  “Rebound: Beating Concussions” teaches the most up-to-date, cutting-edge science in concussion research and treatment, including an interactive simulation of the ImPACT® test—a powerful diagnostic tool used by sports health professionals. Concussions, Student Travel, Sports Health, Twin Sisters, Brain Health, Health Professionals
In this interactive reading experience about concussions, sports, and brain health, students travel along as a BMX-rider uncovers the truth about concussions to help his twin sister get back on the basketball court. “Rebound: Beating Concussions” teaches the most up-to-date, cutting-edge science in concussion research and treatment, including an interactive simulation of the ImPACT® test—a powerful diagnostic tool used by sports health professionals.